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UPDATE: Apr. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to include the best deals on robot vacuums from iRobot, eufy, and more.

Our top picks this week:
Best budget deal
Eufy G40 (opens in a new tab) — $179.99 $279.99 (save $100 with Prime)
Best self-emptying deal
Samsung Jet Bot+ (opens in a new tab) — $395 $799 (save $404)
Best vacuum-mop combo
Roborock Q7 Max (opens in a new tab) — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200 with on-page coupon)

Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and a few days each month when you need to vacuum but just don't have time. Whether you detest the chore or hope to make your home upkeep a bit breezier, a robot vacuum is a lifesaver. Shop models on sale below.

Robot vacuums under $200

Black and blue Eufy robot vacuum and smartphone with cleaning graphic on screen
Credit: Eufy
Our pick: Eufy G40 (opens in a new tab)
$179.99 at Amazon (save $100 with Prime)
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Why we like it

You won't get smart mapping at this price point, but the Eufy Clean G40 does provide quite thorough coverage through neat rows, which provide more cleaning accuracy than the bump-and-go approach through gyroscope guidance (hence the "G" in the title). It manages to squeeze out more than an hour of cleaning on Max mode, and has suction more than strong enough for hard floors and light carpet upkeep.

  • Automatically boosts suction on carpet

  • 100-minute battery life

  • Schedule cleanings in the app

More robot vacuums on sale under $200

Robot vacuums under $500

samsung jet bot and clean station
Credit: Samsung
Our pick: Samsung JetBot+ (opens in a new tab)
$395 at Amazon (save $404)
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Why we like it

Giving up obstacle recognition and a live camera shaves nearly $300 off the price of Samsung's Jet Bot AI+, leaving you with the mid-range Jet Bot+ at $395 — more than 50% off its regular $799. The non-AI Jet Bot still receives pretty outstanding reviews for its accurate laser mapping and — surprise — ability to actually find the room or zone you select. Suction automatically adjusts depending on floor type and debris is automatically transferred to the slim Clean Station.

  • 5-layer HEPA filter

  • 90-minute battery life

  • Self-emptying dock holds 60 days' worth of debris

More robot vacuums on sale under $500

Robot vacuums under $800

Roomba j7+ robot vacuum and smartphone on green iRobot screen
Credit: iRobot
Our pick: Roomba j7+ (opens in a new tab)
$599 at Amazon (save $200.99)
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Why we like it

Even without the mopping functionality just announced for the Combo version of the j7+, the OG j7+ is still a super solid investment — especially when it drops back under $600. It was the first Roomba to introduce Genius Technology and PrecisionVision Navigation to avoid small obstacles that were previously problem-causers, like phone chargers and pet waste. The j7+ also empties itself

  • Room mapping, zone cleaning, and small obstacle avoidance

  • 90-minute battery life

  • Self-emptying dock holds up to two months' worth of debris

More robot vacuums on sale under $800

Robot vacuum and mop hybrids and dedicated robot mops

Black Roborock robot vacuum and smartphone with 3D home map on screen
Credit: Roborock
Our pick: Roborock Q7 Max (opens in a new tab)
$399.99 at Amazon (save $200 with on-page coupon)
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Why we like it

Roborock debuted a slew of new robot vacuums in 2022. Of the new Q Series, the Q7 Max is the most advanced model that opts out of the self-emptying dock. For only $50 more than the regular Q7, the Q7 Max deploys around 35% more suction power, making it an obvious pick for homes with pets or lots of carpeting. Those carpets won't get wet, though, as the Q7 Max knows to lift its mopping pads when carpet is detected.

  • LiDAR room mapping and zone cleaning

  • 180-minute battery life

  • 4200 Pa suction power versus 2700 Pa of Roborock Q7

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What to consider when buying a robot vacuum

Suction power is key

A vacuum is the one purchase that you hope sucks a lot. Suction power is typically measured in Pascals (Pa), with most current vacs ranging between 1,500 Pa and 3,000 Pa. Stronger sucking will be needed to pick up heavier pieces of debris (be sure to set a no-go zone around Legos) and to pull matted-down pet hair from rugs.

Know your floor type

Carpeting and high pile rugs will probably require stronger suction than hard floors, as well as special features like an extra-wide or self-cleaning brush roll to prevent hair from wrapping and clogging. Folks in homes with multiple floor types might consider a bigger, sturdier robot vacuum that can hurl itself and its wheels over mats, rugs, and transitions from carpet to hard floors.

Consider automatic emptying

Because robot vacuums are typically under four inches tall, their onboard dust bins are also small — which means they frequently require emptying. (Dustbins fill up particularly quickly in homes with pets.) A self-emptying vacuum takes that job out of your hands, emptying itself into a larger dustbin in its charging dock. These larger bins can typically hold weeks of dirt without needing to be cleaned or dumped out.

Think about your home's layout

Every robot vacuum is equipped with sensors and drop detection. But if your home has lots of rooms, lots of turns, or lots of close-together furniture, you'll have fewer navigation issues with an advanced model that uses intelligent mapping to remember exactly how your home is laid out, including labeling of specific rooms, mental notes of staircases, and ability to deploy zone cleaning.

Pay attention to low-profile furniture

No one should have to be scared about what's accumulated under their couch over the past year. A robot vacuum measuring three inches or less in height should be able to scoot under most low-hanging couches and beds.

Assess battery life and square footage

One of the main complaints people have about their robot vacuum is that it craps out in the middle of the floor. Larger spaces require more time to clean, and it all depends on how annoyed you'll be if it only finishes a few rooms at a time. Average run times for the list below range between 90 and 200 minutes, which translates to about 500 and 2,800 square feet covered on one charge.

Look for app control

WiFi-enabled robot vacuums can be synced with a smartphone app to control scheduling, manual start, and cleaning settings, as well as telling your vac to make its rounds when you're not home. Low-end models that don't connect to WiFi will usually come with a separate remote. If you're used to asking Alexa or Google to turn off the lights or tell you the weather, a model with voice integration will blend in nicely.



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